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Wow, big praise. I mean obviously not expecting a first team all pro season like Baun but if he can be a top 10-15 safety for 4 million a year, extend that man now lol.
Jevon Holland, who signed with the Giants, left big shoes to fill, and it's unlikely -- but not impossible -- that Melifonwu can do it on his own. If he can give them even 80% of what Holland did, he's suddenly a starting-caliber safety in his physical prime.
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The Inaugural Zack Baun Award: The Dolphins sign S Ifeatu Melifonwu
This is being awarded for the small move that suddenly will become a big deal during the season. Ifeatu Melifonwu, who landed a one-year deal, is a talented athlete who switched from cornerback to safety during his career. He was never a full-time starter with the Lions, as he was in a loaded safety room and has dealt with major injuries. But a healthy Melifonwu should start for the Dolphins, where defensive coordinator Anthony Weaver needs a big box safety to blitz and play over tight ends.Jevon Holland, who signed with the Giants, left big shoes to fill, and it's unlikely -- but not impossible -- that Melifonwu can do it on his own. If he can give them even 80% of what Holland did, he's suddenly a starting-caliber safety in his physical prime.

Which teams overpaid? Panicked? Built a QB-proof juggernaut? Let's hand out free agency superlatives
The Colts might be doomed. The Bears and Patriots definitely overpaid in free agency. And the Saints are committed to their bit.